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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,425

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $62,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
Model9119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $29,450 $36,350
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
HD radio 370 370    
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610   350
Wood trim 1,770 1,770    
Sunroof 1,990 1,990    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Proximity key       500
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
HD radio 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0   320
Wood trim 0 0    
Sunroof 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Proximity key       455
Options (change) 16,865 14,775 9,100 7,400
Options (change) 0 0 8,280 6,735
Destination 950 950 875 875
Total Price $102,115 $114,625 $39,425 $44,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,520
Model Year2013201320112011
Model9119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp H6400hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$102,115$114,625$39,425$44,625
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,4650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,050$112,160$39,425$44,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$0$5,050

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2013201320112011
Model9119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,440$1,975$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,465$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-19-200-139

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132011
Model9111-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in104.7 in
Length176.8 in171.7 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height51.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320593%
Total Not Requested2507%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested200589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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